Thursday, December 3, 2009

There was an awesome article in June 2009 issue of Self called Getting Gorgeous for Le$$. (Yes, I know that it is December. I finally had time to catch up on my magazine reading this weekend. Don't judge me.)

The featured some great new uses for everyday items:

Visine Eye Drops

Turn your eye shadow into eye liner by adding two drops and then apply like liquid liner.

Dab on a blemish to reduce redness. (It doesn't only take the red out of eyes!)

Johnson's Baby Powder

Use as a dry shampoo by sprinkling it into roots so it can absorb the oil.

Thicken eyelashes by using an eye shadow brush to dust lashes between layers of mascara.

Q-Tips

Smudge eye liner after application for a smokier, sexy look.

Dip Q-Tips in lip or eye colors and then store them in a Ziploc bag to create disposable colors applications that are perfect for traveling.

Hydrogen Peroxide

The 3% formula of hydrogen peroxide has been approved by the FDA to be used as mouthwash. It also brightens teeth!

Prevent pimples by applying hydrogen peroxide to "problem areas" with a cotton ball. It will kill bacteria that causes acne.

Vaseline

Use a dab on an old toothbrush and rub over lips in circular motion to exfoliate for a smooth smile.

Rub onto cuticles every night to heal cracked cuticles.

Toothpaste

White toothpaste (not gels) has anti-inflammatory properties, so it can be applied to pimples before bed to reduce them in size.

Red toothpaste will plump up lips like Lip Venom if it is smeared on lips for a couple seconds and then wiped off. The cinnamon in the paste acts as an irritant, which makes lips swell slightly (and safely!).